How much does a human resources assistant make in Richmond?
$52,730a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $25.35 an hour or $4,394 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.35
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,680Median: $52,730Highest 10%: $65,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,680 | $18.60 | |
| 25th | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| Median | $52,730 | $25.35 | |
| 75th | $62,880 | $30.23 | |
| 90th | $65,510 | $31.50 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| Washington, DC | $59,120 |
| Winchester, VA | $57,160 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $51,950 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $49,660 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $49,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,990 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,870 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,660 |
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How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $25.35 ($52,730 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $52,730 against $50,610 nationally, 4% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $51,950, so Richmond pays 2% more.
Where does Richmond rank for human resources assistant pay?
53 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,510 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.